Abraham Mutwol, he vied for the senate position in Uasin Gishu county on a jubilee ticket in the recently concluded primaries. He emerged fifth out of the fourteen candidates. He speaks to Nandi News
The recently concluded party primaries left most aspirants down and out. However, Abraham Kipyego Mutwol would take none of that!
The career teacher, from Uasin Gishu county, Segero Barsombe ward vied for the senate seat Uasin Gishu county on the promise of better allocation and protection of resources. His manifesto was mainly focused on the youth agenda and agriculture as a means where counties can be self sustainable.
Tarmacking allowance
In his manifesto, Mr Mutwol had promised to introduce a tarmacking allowance bill for the youths above 18 years who are unemployed or under employed. He told Nandi news that his actions were inspired by South African legislators who had introduced and passed the same bill in their country, where unemployed youths are now entitled to an equivalent of twenty thousand shillings as a means of sustaining them during job searching.
On Agriculture
"It is disturbing that Kenyan farmers are amongst the poorest, yet agriculture forms the backbone of our economy," said Mr Mutwol. "I had formulated a comprehensive bill to table at the senate that would have addressed the challenges faced by the farmers," he said. "To improve maize production in our country, I believe we could do so if we successfully addressed the cost of production."
"In the Maputo declaration of 2005, the United Nation urged member states of the developing countries to set aside 12% of their national budgets towards agriculture." "In Kenya going by the latest budgetary figures, it would translate to about 250 billion shillings which would then make a great impact interms of lowering the production costs." He told Nandi News.
I will be on the ballot come 2022
Having garnered over 9000 votes in the just concluded primaries, Mr Mutwol has vowed to be on the ballot in 2022. "I believe that my vision for the people of Uasin Gishu remains steadfast." "I will be on the ballot in 2022 to ensure that this vision comes to fruition."
"I urge the jubilee administration to put into consideration the amount of time and effort we put up during this campaign period." "I shall continue to work closely with the government to transform the lives of the residents and the students I motivate."
Back to motivational speaking
Before he joined politics, Mr Mutwol had been a highschool chemistry and biology teacher for twelve years. He was also a manager at a private school in Naivasha. In his time as the manager, the institution became the best private institution in the area for four good years.
In the year 2013, Mr Mutwol founded Creative Minds Consultancy, an organization that has been focusing on motivating, training and publishing. The organization has two permanent employees and five who work on a temporary basis. Since its inception, the organization has been able to reach 600 schools both primary and secondary! "In every school we've been invited, there has been tremendous improvement in the general performance of the students.
He has been able to publish five books on management, leadership and motivation. His best book, "How to become a top student" has sold over 30000 copies in a span of five years becoming the best student motivation seller in the country.
Mr Mutwol with some of the students he motivates
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
"There are two types of people, those who create impact, and those who occupy space." Our organization is focused on making an even greater contribution in our country and beyond. "Some of my books are sold in the East Africa Region, in the coming days, we want to spread our wings across Africa to positively impact on the African generations." Said Mr Mutwol. "We want to train more teachers, more students, publish more books and motivate more people in our continent." "I want to leave a legacy that goes beyond our borders."
Advice to the Youths
Mr Mutwol's advise to the youths is that they should always work hard, be focused, have positive attitudes keeping in mind a vision of where they want to be. He also advised the youths to keep away from betting, alcohol and other vices that derail them from achieving their goals.
Parting shot!
"The greatest resources in every institution is Leadership!"
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